Novels like Chu Xiang Has a Dream
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- 1 The Gambler Emperor 赌棍天子 [Hero's version] One huge gamble, and he lost everything. Yang Ji looks up at the bright moon and, with no other choice, plunges into the clear pond. Reborn, he finds himself facing the exact same gamble. Yang Ji: I'm going to turn things around! I'll win big and marry Shen Yuan! But when he shakes the dice cup and looks inside, Yang Ji nearly bursts into tears. He throws his head back and yells, "Heavens! Are you messing with me?!" Should he just die again? Wait! Before he dies, he needs to tak 2.5kFavorites7.4kClicks/ch622Gifts
- 2 The Careless Days of Yuanjia 元嘉草草 In the days of Yuanjia, the campaign was launched in haste. The army advanced to Fenglangjuxu, only to retreat in panic, casting fearful glances north. How can one bear to look back? Beneath the shrine of Fuli, crows feast as drums beat for the earth god. The powerful minister Xie Hui had two beloved daughters. But in the turbulent age of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, people were like ants, and life like a floating cloud. The new emperor ascended the throne, the powerful minister fell, a 3.6kFavorites6.3kClicks/ch201Gifts
- 3 A Longing Too Deep, Turned Into a Short Song 长恨化作短歌行 By what fate may one learn one's destiny? Like a floating wine cup, a drunken dream of glory. The cup of wine that intoxicated me, Half of it dried away with the ink on silkworm paper, The other half became the misty scenes of late spring in a poem. Those who long for their homeland gaze toward it, then sail home in a small boat. The swallows that once nested beneath the eaves of the mansions of Wang and Xie, Were they doomed never to fly into the homes Of ordinary people? All the schemes and s 5.5kFavorites12.2kClicks/ch758Gifts
- 4 Stealing Fragrance, Pilfering Jade 偷香窃玉 People need dignity, and trees need bark. A shameless person is invincible. What if neither of them has any shame? Then let them make trouble for each other instead of ruining things for everyone else. When they first met, he bowed respectfully to her and called her "Sister-in-law." Years later, amid the swaying, suggestive lights, he slipped an arm around her elegant, slender neck, buried his face in her hair, and softly called her "Sister-in-law." Notice: The novel enters VIP status tomo 12.5kFavorites82.4kClicks/ch5.2kGifts
- 5 Palace Affairs in the Capital 上京宫情史 Beautiful and heartless, like a poisonous mandrake. Wanyan Chuo steadily climbs to a position of power, controlling the young emperor and ruling from behind the curtain. She still remembers the dashing prisoner of war who once made her heart skip a beat. Together, they scheme and connive! Topple the wicked mother-in-law, crush the worthless husband, and claim the empire! She thought she could never truly love, but the secrets of her body and the place where her heart could rest gradually reveal 10.4kFavorites29.4kClicks/ch4.2kGifts
- 6 You Captivate the Kingdom, I Give You My Heart (Reborn) 你倾国，我倾心（重生） As a princess cherished by all under heaven, Yang Pan could have enjoyed a smooth and easy life. She never would have imagined that one day her husband would point a sword at her head, and that she would have to kill him to avenge herself. She wants to stay away from scum, no matter how handsome and graceful he is, how noble and wealthy, what sweet words he has spoken, or how tender his eyes may be... But Yang Pan, who knows what happened in her previous life, gradually uncovers the secrets he 4.1kFavorites14.3kClicks/ch4.2kGifts
- 7 Phoenix Dust 凤尘 The young princess Feng Qi has a lowborn mother and a playboy for a father. But what's wrong with being the darling of the whole family? Her older brother is about to become crown prince, and wealth and glory are within reach. On the way to the capital, she even picks up a down-on-his-luck scholar... Who could have known that the world would change overnight, leaving the young princess a pawn in her elders' power struggle? Sent thousands of miles away for a political marriage, she finds herself 3.4kFavorites3.8kClicks/ch6.7kGifts
- 8 The Qin Family Has a Fine Daughter 秦氏有好女 My new novel, The Qing Dynasty Is Doomed, is now being serialized~~ Qin Luofu, a mulberry-picking girl outside Handan. By a twist of fate, she assumes another woman's identity and becomes the wife of a prominent family. She even picks up a stepson her own age! Handsome but sharp-tongued, unruly, unreasonable, and utterly unfilial! From then on, her daily routine becomes: A mix of threats, bribes, and raising him right, all to turn him into the perfect filial son... But... hold on. This is not 10.8kFavorites35.8kClicks/ch12.9kGifts
- 9 The River of Frost Beneath a Full Moon 月满霜河（原江天漠漠） Love makes us whole, and courage makes us strong. Epigraph How vast is the human heart? It can hold the whole world. How small is my heart? A single ladle from the Weak Waters. Again and again, nightmares refuse to fade, but countless lanterns shining along the river light my way. Fragrant orchids, crisp autumn sunlight and frost, Unchanged in our original resolve, we smile at the stars, though they keep us apart. What is love? I still remember those two radiant wings. We fear no clouds that 11kFavorites41.3kClicks/ch2kGifts
- 10 A Record of the Seasons in Dongdu 东都岁时记 The Dongdu Almanac has recently been published. Follow Zhejiang Literature and Art Publishing House and repost the related Weibo post for a chance to win a prize~ (I've reposted it on my Weibo too. ID: Xie Lisheng) My lively paranormal story, The Actress Is a Big Shot from the Underworld, is now serializing. The underworld reforms its bureaucracy, making every region responsible for its own revenue and expenses. The gods of the netherworld have no choice but t 21kFavorites71.6kClicks/ch13.3kGifts
- 11 The Wang and Xie Families of Old 旧时王谢 In the early years of the Eastern Jin, aristocratic clans reached the height of their power, and civilization blossomed amid darkness and turmoil. Born on the eve of a dynasty's decline, Wang Lang belonged to the foremost aristocratic clan. His father commanded armies but had no interest in military or political affairs. His elder brother was clever and capable, yet had no desire to serve at court. The only path before Wang Lang was to establish a military government and reclaim the Central Plai 6.7kFavorites7.2kClicks/ch4.9kGifts
- 12 Little Notes on Mortal Life 浮生小记 The first reason Sima Shiqilang and Lu Baniang were able to stay together for their whole lives was that they were close in age: he was born when she was, and they were both of marriageable age, so they met while searching for a partner. The second reason was that they were well matched in status: he was a grandson of the emperor, and she was a daughter of a prominent family, a perfect pair. The third reason was that he loved power and status and was determined to climb higher, so he chose her, 9.1kFavorites36.7kClicks/ch3.5kGifts
- 13 Meeting a Crazy Guy 遇见深井冰 He Lin transmigrated, returning to the days before liberation in a single moment. On the grasslands of Huaishuo Town, the Rouran people were shouting for bloodshed ahead, while behind her lay an endless expanse of sky and wilderness, with cattle and sheep visible as the wind bent the grass. It was enough to make her burst into tears. A little boy told her, "You don't have a dowry. I'll marry you when we're older." Then the kid grew up to be a complete nutcase. He Lin figured she might as well 11.8kFavorites43.2kClicks/ch1.5kGifts
- 14 Heavenly Fragrance 天香 Being born into a noble family means that even if you can't summon the winds or rain or change the dynasty, having plenty to eat and wear and a house full of gold and jade still counts as being born lucky, right? In reality, though, life is always more tumultuous, dangerous, and exciting than she could ever imagine. The more others want her to live a miserable life, the more determined she is to live well. One day, she'll be doing better than everyone else. Reader's Guide: 1. Set in an alter 24kFavorites115.2kClicks/ch14.8kGifts
- 15 Lazy Makeup 慵来妆 After dying from overwork and transmigrating, Xu Rong was too lazy to struggle all over again, so she found herself a contractual marriage. She laid out the terms: "The day you pass the imperial examinations will be the day we divorce. From then on, you'll rise to high office in the emperor's court, while I'll take my vast dowry and go live a life of leisure. How does that sound?" Xiao Xin, who had been about to run away from home, stopped in his tracks. He was the younger brother of Xu Rong's f 40.9kFavorites105.3kClicks/ch37.5kGifts
- 16 21+ Beauty Is a Curse 人美为患 36.7kFavorites59.2kClicks/ch41.2kGifts
- 17 A Pillow Between Mountains and Rivers 一枕山河 Su Xuan's world was tiny, no bigger than a mountain, a sect, and a sword that never left his side. In a single day, it became vast beyond measure, and he found himself at the foot of the mountain, lost and not knowing where to go. The fifteen-year-old boy rode a gray donkey, picked a road at random, and ventured into the boundless mortal world. That year, disasters struck one after another, yet the history books of later generations dismissed them in a single offhand sentence. In the sixth year 38.7kFavorites80.9kClicks/ch18.1kGifts
- 18 The First Princess of the Tang Dynasty 大唐第一公主 Pei Seventeen, the unloved daughter of her family, suddenly becomes the adopted daughter of Wu Zetian. Her mother is the only female emperor in Chinese history, her grandfather is an emperor, her father is an emperor, her brother is an emperor... Her husband is an emperor, and her son will be an emperor, too. In short, her whole family is made up of emperors. Who says there is no real affection in an imperial family? Notes: 1. They are not related by blood. 2. In this story, Li Zhi is scheming 46.5kFavorites155.3kClicks/ch51.5kGifts
- 19 Changling 长陵 My new novel, Countless Fools and Fools in the Human World, is complete. Come give it a try. Blurb: Yue Changling was once a renowned war god, revered throughout the land. After the person she loved set her up, she was surrounded by heroes and died beneath a thundering waterfall. When she opened her eyes again, eleven years had passed. The world had changed, and she had… somehow become… beautiful? Take this as a warning: judge by appearances, and you may die horribly “Everyone in the world respe 86.6kFavorites156.5kClicks/ch60.9kGifts
- 20 The Emperor's Teacher System 帝师系统 [A standoffish-on-the-outside, secretly flirtatious and ridiculously cool, doomed-to-be-alone female imperial tutor vs. a clingy, tsundere little wolf pup of an emperor, a lovestruck puppy just discovering romance] For her first imperial tutor assignment, she spent eight years disguised as a man. Little King Chu Xin Yi went from a brat who made trouble at every turn and drove her up the wall into the King of Jingchu, moody and unpredictable with everyone else, but obedient and hopelessly clingy 44.8kFavorites95.7kClicks/ch42.9kGifts
- 21 Bamboo Shattered, Jade Broken 折竹碎玉 [Print edition signed; check Weibo @Shen Bi Se Ya for updates] Xiao Yao held a grudge against Cui Xun because of an elegant gathering shortly after she first arrived in Jianye. She was mocked rather thoroughly and, unable to restrain herself, tore the jeweled flower from Wang Si’s hair, turning the place into chaos. The farce came to an abrupt end when Cui Xun arrived. The noble young ladies who had been so proud and haughty around her all changed their tune, becoming so sweet and gentle it mad 227.5kFavorites190.7kClicks/ch81kGifts
- 22 21+ Does the Top Scholar Regret It Today? 探花郎他今天后悔了吗 166.7kFavorites211.7kClicks/ch583kGifts
- 23 Spring River, Flowers, and Moonlight 春江花月 Her father was the Chief Minister, her mother was a Grand Princess, and the young men of her clan were all talented, refined gentlemen from Jiangzuo. “The divide between scholar-officials and commoners is as vast as the heavens.” So even after she married him, Luo Shen still could not understand: Why had this rough northern military officer from a humble commoner family, whose name she had never even heard until recently, dared to ask her father for her hand? 1. An alternate world; the mal 282.2kFavorites585.1kClicks/ch221.6kGifts
- 24 The Waist 折腰 At first, the strategist of Marquis Yan Wei Shao advised him to marry the Qiao girl this way: “The Qiao family has held sway in Dongjun for three generations. Though now in decline, they have deep-rooted ties and influence, like a centipede that remains alive long after it dies. My lord strides like a dragon and a tiger, with the world in his grasp. Since the Qiao family seeks an alliance with you, why not take their daughter and make use of her?” Later, Wei Shao finally understood what it mean 579.8kFavorites1.2MClicks/ch293.9kGifts
- 25 Blessings to My Cousin 表妹万福 After a long dream, Zhen Jiafu met the man named Pei You'an once more at a crossroads in her life. She was born into a wealthy merchant family, and the road ahead seemed to be lined with shackles. As a young man, he had become famous throughout the capital for his talent. Later, he was cast out by his family, disgraced, and died in the frontier in the prime of his life. If life could begin again, may good fortune be with you, and may you enjoy lasting happiness. Theme: Make the most of ever 397.2kFavorites873kClicks/ch282.9kGifts
- 26 Follow Behind Silk Curtains 送君入罗帷 [Print edition] The print edition of Lu Shang is available for preorder on major platforms. See Weibo for details. [Blurb] Mu Xue, a powerful figure in the demonic path, dies after failing her tribulation and being struck down by heavenly lightning. When she wakes up, she has been reborn as a disciple of the righteous path. The senior brothers of the righteous path don’t beat children, the senior sisters don’t poison the food, and the master really does teach his disciples. With tears streaming 201.4kFavorites386.8kClicks/ch249.6kGifts
- 27 Reborn After Being Widowed 守寡后我重生了 Before she became a widow, Huayang found fault with her husband in just about every way. She hated how he was always so stern, how he'd collapse onto the bed drenched in sweat, and, above all, how he could be so insatiable at certain times. But when he actually died and she became a widow, Huayang began to miss his good qualities one by one: the way he carried her steadily through a downpour, and the warmth of his chest, blazing like a fire on cold winter days. Reborn, Huayang decided to treat 561.4kFavorites1.2MClicks/ch1MGifts
- 28 Everyday Life in the Qing Dynasty (TV Adaptation: New Life Begins) 清穿日常（剧名：卿卿日常） 1. A few stories about eating and drinking. The Qing dynasty has already been transmigrated into a sieve, so adding my little one to the mix won't make much difference. 2. The Fourth Prince Is Very Busy series. The heroine could have had a personal space (but I can't write one. Whenever I try, I get obsessed with the worldbuilding and the story veers a hundred thousand miles off course). She could have had a System, too (I even played an MMO for her, but still couldn't write it. Once my worldbu 194.5kFavorites568.8kClicks/ch113.8kGifts
- 29 Junior Brother 师弟 Junior Brother Ming Li was powerful in her previous life, stronger than anyone else. Born into a top sect, she had extraordinary talent from childhood and joined the ranks of the continent's seven greatest at sixteen. She was the textbook beauty: strong and stunning, with no tragic past. Because the tragedy belonged to the people around her. From her family and friends to her fellow disciples, they were all tormented by love, hate, anger, and obsession until they wished they were dead. Rumor 387.8kFavorites386.1kClicks/ch280.2kGifts
